Open Calls for Black Artists
Open calls, exhibitions, and awards for Black photographers and visual artists. Grants, residencies, and competitions celebrating Black artistry.
BWP x Nikon Grant Fund 2026 — Quarter 2 · Black Women Photographers
June 5, 2026 · Free
Quarterly grant for Black women photographers worldwide. $2,500 cash + Nikon Z6III kit. Q2 2026 cycle.
Illuminations Grant 2026 · Queer|Art
July 2, 2026 · Free
Annual $10,000 grant for Black trans women visual artists including photographers. Four finalists get $1,250 each. US-based, early-career.
Lanesboro BIPOC Artist Residency 2026/27
August 10, 2026 · Free
1–2 week residency in rural Minnesota for MN-based BIPOC artists. $1,250/week + $500 supplies + housing. Lottery-based, free.